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With our jam-packed schedules, we often have a perceived excuse for failing to follow through on the most important things – Jesus, worship, community outreach, family etc… But sometimes, He gives a gentle reminder that it’s important to take a moment and reflect on our relationship with Him and those around us. It was apparent…

This is the perfect time to analyze your life. All of us can better our relationship with our Savior and the people around us. Bring the two together to share our Savior and His Amazing Grace with others. Don’t become lax. Commit to Him and you will find yourself Counting Every Blessing! And with that,…

Believers in Christ need not fear. The old has passed away. Your sins are forgiven. He has made you new. What you can do in this new year is to let Him be the center of your life and invite the Holy Spirit into your heart. As it is said in 2 Corinthians: Therefore, if…

Christmas Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean He has gone anywhere. We may return to our regular lives, responsibilities, and activities. But don’t let worship go by the wayside. He remains the King and He is the reason we’re here. Join us as we sing to worship our Savior this Sunday, December 30th.

Are you ready for Christmas? Christmas music is everywhere these days, but if you aren’t listening to these Christmas songs about the birth of Our Savior, you’re missing out! Here are the contemporary songs you’ll here during our services!

Thank you, Messiah, for really stepping up to the plate to volunteer for Night to Shine. Many of our teams are full or nearly full! We have a few specific gaps to fill. If you are interested in serving at this event, please consider volunteering in one of the following roles: Bathroom Attendant: Bathroom attendants…

Messiah Lutheran Church is excited to announce that we have been chosen as a host church for Night to Shine 2019! On Friday, February 8, 2019, we will open our doors to those in our community with special needs and throw a prom in their honor. Our guests will have the opportunity to enter on…

‘Tis the Season. While this phrase is meant to illicit joy, as in ‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly,” oftentimes when people utter this phrase they are referring to the season for being busy, rushed, frustrated, short-tempered, broke, tired, depressed, and oftentimes ill. Christmas is not about money, purchases, wrapping presents, hustle and bustle, Santa,…

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Bryan Blackford is Messiah's Director of Ministry Programs and helps churches around the country grow their ministry (blackfordsolutions.org). He writes here about ministry leadership and church administration.